Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Les Lys Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.232 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Very ripe for Chablis. Lower acidity, broad. Fruit driven

Very ripe for Chablis. Lower acidity, broad. Fruit driven

Apr 24th, 2021
Chris McClellan

Loved this wine...lemon/lime/lemon curd/salty, leesy, slight eggshell, high acid and touch of oak..perfect

Loved this wine...lemon/lime/lemon curd/salty, leesy, slight eggshell, high acid and touch of oak..perfect

Nov 14th, 2020
Josh Morgenthau

Buttery and delicious. More savory, salty and dairy-inflected than the fruity, confectionary 2005 “Vaillons.” Oak no doubt, but well integrated. This should be consumed now; doesn’t have the same 5-10 years left. Still, wonderful.

Buttery and delicious. More savory, salty and dairy-inflected than the fruity, confectionary 2005 “Vaillons.” Oak no doubt, but well integrated. This should be consumed now; doesn’t have the same 5-10 years left. Still, wonderful.

Aug 1st, 2020
Matt

Have always adored these wines. Traditional, full of soul and character. Would never call this 15 years old, fresh as a daisy. Ripe citrus, grilled pineapple, golden apple, iodine, anchovy, damp earth, mushroom, spring honey, tarte tartin, herbs. The warmth of the year is present in its upfront fruit, but it all departs salty mineral with persistent cut.

Have always adored these wines. Traditional, full of soul and character. Would never call this 15 years old, fresh as a daisy. Ripe citrus, grilled pineapple, golden apple, iodine, anchovy, damp earth, mushroom, spring honey, tarte tartin, herbs. The warmth of the year is present in its upfront fruit, but it all departs salty mineral with persistent cut.

May 22nd, 2020
Lee Pitofsky

From the fabulous ‘05 vintage, very good complexity with impressive depth, exotic citrus, stony minerals, lemon curd and a long finish. Drinks well above its value.

From the fabulous ‘05 vintage, very good complexity with impressive depth, exotic citrus, stony minerals, lemon curd and a long finish. Drinks well above its value.

Jul 22nd, 2019
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

7.8

First bottle was soft and oxidized. Second bottle was slightly more alive

First bottle was soft and oxidized. Second bottle was slightly more alive

Mar 30th, 2019
Perry Riddle

Jaw-dropping

Jaw-dropping

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2019
romo

Respect on the elelvage. Pseudo-chablisean.

Respect on the elelvage. Pseudo-chablisean.

Sep 4th, 2023
Alan Weinberg

for $45, these 05 and 06 recent release Defaix wines scream value. There are several and all are worth owning.

for $45, these 05 and 06 recent release Defaix wines scream value. There are several and all are worth owning.

Oct 25th, 2021
Michael Greene

Always stunning. Rich and honeyed. Sea salt and flint. So fresh for 16 years.

Always stunning. Rich and honeyed. Sea salt and flint. So fresh for 16 years.

Oct 2nd, 2021